Diastolic HF with low oxygen saturationAfter 3 months of cardiac tests, I was told I have HF. Already on the BP med often prescribed, I was told...reactionscomments
Heart Failure Becoming More RealHad a mild heart attack 19 yrs ago, but in 2016 I was told I have diastolic heart failure. But lately, within...reactions4comments
Advocating For YourselfSo I was working a 9-5, I thought I was exposed to strep throat so I went to the ER, they said...reactionscomments
Dilated Cardiomyopathy Started at 36 Years OldThe first pacemaker was at age 36. I have a left bundle branch block (for a reason, we don’t know) a-fib also...reactionscomments
Heart failure the last 8 monthsI have had a heart attack, stent in widowmaker, angina, surgery with pacemaker/defibrillator. All in 8 months. I take lots of medicine...reactions2comments
Low Energy Despite Not Being in AFibI had 2 stents put in for a blockage in my “widowmaker”, sometime after that my heart went into AFib, which I...reactions2comments
Aortic Valve Replacement SurgeryI had aortic valve replacement (AVR) surgery 9 yrs ago due to aortic stenosis that I was unaware of. It was caught...reactionscomments
Recently diagnosed with CHFI just found out on June 5th, 2020 at an ER that I have CHF, I had edema and water in my...reactionscomments
"The Poor Little Sick Kid"The recent check-up with my cardiologist was upsetting: the mitral valve he’s been watching for years is now “severe mitral regurgitation” and...reactions2comments
Stent in Artery to Help Ejection FractionHi, I am in heart failure 20% ejection fraction. They think the virus attacked my heart. It has been 6 months they...reactionscomments
Ejection Fraction Increase From 23 to 40My heart failure crept up on me really fast! I got pneumonia and got out of breath really easy and they diagnosed...reactionscomments
Living with Heart Failure and StentsI had a double bypass back in 1995 due to a 96% blockage. I had the Widowmaker, but they caught it in...reactionscomments
2 years of sufferingI was diagnosed 5 days ago with a bent artery in my neck. Previously to my diagnosis I’ve been suffering with severe...reactions1comment
What heart failure does NOT meanI see and hear many people say their life is almost over when they get the diagnosis of "heart failure". Folks, it...reactions3comments
My storyDoing this kind of communications is new to me, so please bear with me. I had always thought I was pretty healthy...reactionscomments
DefibrillatorMy cardiologist recommends a defibrillator be in me. I have heard horror stories from a relative about being shocked by it. Others...reactions14comments
Congestive Heart Failure Long Term32 years of congestive heart failure. Outlived most medicines now on Entresto and a BiPap. I hope to improve ejection fraction with...reactions1comment
2 years ago my whole life changedDiagnosed with heart failure 2 yrs ago my whole life changed- shortness of breath moved out state to change lifestyle...reactionscomments
